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In reply to the discussion: Latino group demands Hillary Clinton and DNC cut ties with private prison industry [View all]pnwmom
(109,328 posts)94. Yup, that's exactly what's going on. Thanks for the reality check. n/t
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Latino group demands Hillary Clinton and DNC cut ties with private prison industry [View all]
azmom
Aug 2015
OP
I know she isn't Bill Clinton. But, changes under his administration exploded prison population
mucifer
Aug 2015
#1
And I feel sad some folks still think Clinton is taking "private prison money". Tunnel vision is a
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#9
The real issue being ignored in the rush to demonize is: what is that curtain and why is it there?
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#13
That's a good idea, I just read his posts because they are so funny, accents would help. n/t
A Simple Game
Aug 2015
#141
Her relationships with some industries is a core REASON FOR of her candidacy.
Vincardog
Aug 2015
#82
Yes she should turn down money from folks associated with certain industries
AgingAmerican
Aug 2015
#184
What this says is that a lobbying firm who is involved with her campaign has other clients,
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#93
There's no excuse for even taking money from a firm that has money like that.
Ken Burch
Aug 2015
#179
That's ridiculous. They hired a law firm to do bundling of campaign contributions.
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#180
Let us assume a candidate is offered 10 million dollars by one person, money bundled from a hundred different donors.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#63
OK. On the right, we have a candidate, Hillary Clinton, who accepts donations
JDPriestly
Aug 2015
#153
And this is going to be the #1 issue of this campaign, getting this corrupt money out of
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#168
Sanders voluntarily surrendered the CU wasteland and neither Clinton or Obama did. Their choice.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#169
"There is a small possibility" is an opinion of that author, backed up by nothing.
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#151
Unfortunately, with Hillary Clinton's record on accepting, seeking corporate
JDPriestly
Aug 2015
#152
No, we don't "have to assume" anything. That's what you choose to do, as a Bernie-backer.
pnwmom
Aug 2015
#181
All she has to do to clear this up is to say that she has never, nor will ever take money
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#86
I agree completely. I believe the AA community recognizes that the war on drugs, and the increase
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#137
Yes, gloat with the billionaires until the day he wins. The 99% will kick the asses of your 1%
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#149
I am glad you brought that up. I worship principles and ideals not labels.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#171
"We have to move past that vote." The most important decision in a century.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#175
Our country is crashing around us and you pretend that everything is swell.
rhett o rick
Aug 2015
#183
Our 'guy' has called for the banning of the obscene practice of privatizing prisons. No one 'guy'
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#167
Snicker, Here is someone who will not pay attention to the man behind the curtain.
Katashi_itto
Aug 2015
#158
don't bother. some people are pretty brazen about ignoring facts and rewriting reality
cali
Aug 2015
#32
The fact that they continue to do so in the same thread really helps to highlight..
frylock
Aug 2015
#36
Lack of respect or understanding of historical context makes people believe and say strange things.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#115
There was a Repub. Congressman who promoted prison labor as a way to bring jobs back to the US
virtualobserver
Aug 2015
#77
It really is. And because prisoners are not protected by the laws against slavery, it may be
JDPriestly
Aug 2015
#37
Private prisons are a crime against humanity and maybe some day the country will also evolve
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#75
Bernie Sanders has called for the abolishment of Private Prisons. Another reason why
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#166
How much donation money? She could mark that money to hire ex prisoners for campaign work.
Sunlei
Aug 2015
#5
Idaho booted out the Corrections Corporation of America. Freakin' Idaho! If our guys could wise
brewens
Aug 2015
#6
Good idea. Another would be repealing the 2nd and a new one banning guns for private civilians without just cause shown.
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#17
He is not "in denial". He is "denying". And hoping repetition and scorn will mask reality. nt
djean111
Aug 2015
#60
More light on what happens when we allow corporations to fund our political campaigns
AllyCat
Aug 2015
#10
What would you do about a person who is convicted of shoplifting three times or more?
JDPriestly
Aug 2015
#38
Well, obviously you cannot say you oppose something while taking their money. Same thing with
sabrina 1
Aug 2015
#39
Great idea, but why would a center right Third Way candidate like Hillary do that?
Zorra
Aug 2015
#44
Oh but haven't you heard. Bill has expediently apologized just in time for Hillary lol n/t
Catherina
Aug 2015
#57
Awww, that's so sweet! And absolutely no reason whatsoever to trust either Clinton. nt
Zorra
Aug 2015
#61
& off we go! "A few choice words about Clinton’s ties to mass incarceration & the Black base starts
Catherina
Aug 2015
#52
Although I oppose private prisons whole-heartedly, 'we demand' raises my hackles.
Shrike47
Aug 2015
#64
What should Hillary do, drop a missile on lobbyist's houses? Tell lobbyists stop bundling election money? Free country, last I heard. Or maybe she
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#117
I should have just responded with "Ahhhhh" and left it at that ...which was my first choice....
Fred Sanders
Aug 2015
#145
Maybe you can keep the fees for the $200,000 a page speeches from your friends at Goldman $ach$
jtuck004
Aug 2015
#88
Taking their money so as to get elected, then the administration can reign them in
Babel_17
Aug 2015
#108
This is a slam-dunk, and Hillary has no defense here, except to give up those donations
nikto
Aug 2015
#110
Scott Walker is a big fan of privatization -- Why is Hillary in bed with this industry!
Wisc Progressive
Aug 2015
#119
Typical of Clinton, she wants to argue the definition of "lobbyist", "bundler". nt
Romulox
Aug 2015
#170
There is no excuse for any Democratic politician to take money from the private prison industry.
Ken Burch
Aug 2015
#177